Re: Whimpering Bud! Poor Bud, what sad eyes! Hope he's feeling better but still getting lots of treats and tummy rubs!
Re: Whimpering Bud! What can i say about yesterday morning's scheduled trip to the vet? Oh yes, Bud was a pup possessed!!!!! We had given no visible signs that we were going out, yet he started whining very close to when the Pet Taxi lady was due to arrive (the first time she had picked us up from home.) From the moment he was taken outside he was an almost unstoppable force as he charged the car, pounced on the back seat and endeavoured to properly greet the lady who is giving him only his second experience of a car ride. He pulled apart his collar and had no care at all that he was still recovering from surgery. I anxiously checked him out in the car - thankfully no issues. Upon arriving at the vets i experienced a strength from Bud that almost defeated me (when we play tug or wrestle i am always proud of the fact that i just about retain the edge over him in victory, which for me is an achievement given my own health and his growing strength.) I basically came close to being dragged across the car park, under a railing and through the door-and this is no exaggeration- that's how eager Bud was to be seen by the nurse, whom he has never seen before unless she was working beside the vet during his operation. It took all of my patience and softness and upper body to eventually calm him to the point of panting and occasional whining. Checking him over again-amazingly still no issues so very impressed with our vet. It is obviously no surprise that once we returned home, Bud gave in to the exhaustion he had brought upon us both and slept, on and off, for quite a while. And i still don't think i have fully recovered! The result has been positive at this point. Bud is recovering very well, and is even allowed very short walks on the lead, basically just to properly stretch his legs and toilet elsewhere other than the garden. We have been advised to keep the collar on him as much as possible to ascertain he doesn't damage the site of the incision as he desperately tries to bite and nibble whenever we do remove the collar. No-one wants his recovery to go downhill now as the progress is good. Not impressed however that we are now getting some glorious early Spring weather........and Bud and i are having to wait to return to our morning strolls. As everything is looking fine this end i will end this thread now,and simply offer my gratitude to you all for your kind words and friendly conversation. Thank you so much. (Bud will no doubt share his thoughts hopefully by the end of this week, when he feels ready to write in his diary once more ;D )
Re: Whimpering Bud! Great news Tony! I sympathise about trying to control a bundle of strength who's lost his mind with excitement! Pongo is usually a piece of cake on the lead - only very gentle pulling. But if he sees a dog or a human he wants to say hello to.... he's off! (Pongo weighs 39kg. I weigh 61kg. Pongo wins unless I actually sit down on the ground.) So I now have a 'stop-pull' harness from Pets At Home, which he wears only if we're going somewhere I know he'll be over-excited - like the vets. It works pretty well and he doesn't seem to mind it at all.
Re: Whimpering Bud! Thanks Rosie. Bud is a little over 23kg at the moment - a tad heavier than our vet would have liked for an excellent weight. I am about 82kg (having just completed an online conversion as i still prefer stone and pound measurements.) The figures say yourself with Pongo, and me with Bud, should have the easier control. But the evidence is very much the opposite. We should be getting a halti by the time Bud is fully recovered. The Practice Manager of our vets, and the lady who operates the taxi service for pets, both owning dogs, advised this is ideal for strong dogs. We have a couple of harnesses that have worked a little, but after yesterday i will try anything providing Bud does not suffer at its use. I am also going to be getting an additional training lead, with an attachment at each end. Really do need to focus on some obedience training for when out, as at home he is bordering on fantastic (with occasional stroppy outbursts!!)
Re: Whimpering Bud! [quote author=KeeperTony44 link=topic=10108.msg148507#msg148507 date=1425980983] at home he is bordering on fantastic (with occasional stroppy outbursts!!) [/quote] ;D ;D ;D
Re: Whimpering Bud! So glad Bud is improving quickly They certainly are strong - Harley is 27.3kg and I'm 5.2 foot and weigh 56kg! I use a k9 head collar for exciting places, harness or flat collar for walks around the block or after an off lead Run
